1955 - 2021
No Vistitation Date Scheduled
Funeral
July 30, 20219:00 AM
Dolan Funeral Home
Benjamin Chidi Dike was born on November 23, 1955 in Agbaghara Nsu, Imo State in Nigeria. His upbringing was primarily in Lagos, Nigeria and he received his formal education at Madonna Boys High School, Etiti. Benjamin’s uncle Dr. Dike brought him to the United States in 1984 and he attended Roxbury College and Northeastern University earning his B.A. and M.S. in Computer Information Systems.
In 1998 Benjamin married Ellen Mawere and together they had two children, Adaeze Vimbai and Amaka. Ben and Ellen raised their girls in Nashua, NH, USA where he spent his final years.
Ben was called to be a minister of the Gospel in 2007 and subsequently dedicating his life to the service of the Lord. He entered his role as a Pastor wholeheartedly and he worked diligently in his calling.
Pastor Ben’s favorite past times were reading, watching sports and traveling however what he loved most was spending time with his beloved wife and daughters.
Pastor Ben has ascended to heaven to be with his parents Raymond and Jenny Dike, his brothers Geoffrey and George and his sister Maria Celine.
He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife Ellen Chidi Dike and daughters Adaeze and Amaka; siblings Celestine, Charles, Vitalis; Uncle Onyebuchi; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, friends and colleagues.
Sibongile Chihota
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May his soul rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to his Wife and Children and the rest of the family. May you find comfort in knowing that he is resting peacefully.
Shamiso Bere
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Nematambudziko. Praying for comfort for Sazi and the kids. May God heal you.
Pamela Burton
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So sorry to you Pastor Ellen and the girls. Thank you for being faithful to your vows until the very last day. May God’s presence overshadow you. May Reverend Chidi’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Onyebuchi Dike
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Dear Ellen,
I didn’t see it coming, fast and furious. Pastor Jack fought a great fight but was overpowered by a force greater than him. And the Dikes have lost a great son, you have lost a loving husband and the girls have no father.
The Almighty God in his infinity mercy will feel all these voids as the bell tolls the knell of the parting of your husband. Thanks for being a caring and loving husband for my cousin throughout your marital years until he gave up the ghost.
Remember me to the girls. May the good Lord guide and protect you.
Dede
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Auntie Azuka Dike
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Ellen and my lovely nieces, we all mourn the passing on of your family oriented husband, cousin and daddy, Chidi Dike to his heavenly mansion. He has fought his good fight and gone to his throne above. The beauty is that we now have an added angel interceding for us
Rest In Peace IJN Amen Chidi till we meet again to part no more. We love you but God loves you more and needs an angel above
Bettie Sibanda
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I am sorry for your loss and may God gives you and the girls strength in this difficult times. May pastor Benjamin Rest In Peace.
Ogechi
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Uncle Ben Jack
Words can not express the shock we had when notified of your passing. You texted me two days prior just to check on me. We will miss you dearly.
Love Chi Chi And Terrence
Nneka Anyaoku
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Uncle Ben Jack,
Your passing has been felt by so many. You were always so kind, thoughtful, and ready to guide and lead. My heart goes out to Aunty Ellen and your beautiful children. You have left a foundation of love and strength for them to honor and continue your memory. You are loved and missed. May you Rest In Peace.
Love,
Nneka, Ifeanyi, and Ify Anyaoku
Bathabile Mazero
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Oh mom. God is right next to you and the girls. May you be comforted m strengthened. Dad is resting in power and heavens hav gained a soldier.
I love you so much n will keep u in prayers.
Chimamkpa Samuel Dike
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I can’t hold the tears back. It wasn’t fair that your life had to end. I’ll always keep you in my heart. Rest in peace, uncle❤️
abiye kalaiwo
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Uncle Ben, you were an inspiration. You were so kind heartedly it was unbelievable. You will forever be remembered. Thank you for everything you did for us. God bless you and may you find eternal rest.
God bless
Igonibo, Ibiwari, Chinasa and Abiye
Chinyere Ifebuzo
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Uncle Ben,
You were such an amazing and kindhearted man/father/pastor. The wonderful and wholesome memories my family and I have of you would forever be embedded in our hearts.
Dear Aunt Ellen, Adaeze and Amaka.
May God continue to bring comfort and succour to you all. Amen.
My love and prayers always.
Pastor Elijah T (Canada)
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Dear Pumpkin,
I didn’t see this coming at all! Your passing reminds me that life is a gift and our lives are temporal on this earth.
Barely two weeks ago, I called you and when you finally called back we spoke at length and you told me of your plans to go home (to Nigeria) and stay there for a month. I didn’t know you meant “going home to be with the Lord.”
Tuesday, last week, you forwarded me a message at 6:43pm about this new delta COVID-19 virus and l didn’t know that would be our last communication.
News of your passing came as a shock to me. However, I take comfort in the words of the Apostle Paul which says that ‘..to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Alas, Pumpkin, you are now in our future…
To Pastor Ellen , Adaeze and Amaka,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. Take comfort in the knowledge that
Pumpkin is now enjoying the benefits of eternal life and his rewards in the Lord.
I say this in all certainty, even as the scriptures do not lie, that our Pumpkin is very much alive in the presence of the Lord even though his body is here with us.
1 John 3:14 says,
“We know that we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren. The one who does not love remains in death.’’
We will forever celebrate you, Pumpkin because you had so much love to give….!
O death, where is thy sting?
O grave, where is thy victory?
But thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:55).
Rest in victory Pumpkin!
See you in Heaven…!!
Isheunesu Chitakunye
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My in-law rest in eternal peace it was an honor and blessing knowing you.
Isheunesu
Judy
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Dear Ellen , sis , dear friend
Much love to you , peace and comfort to you & your family
Thankyou Pastor Ben for all you did gave to us all We honor and celebrate you
We Praise Him for one day you and your beloved family and all will rejoice and celebrate being together again SWEET BLESSINGS TO ALL. LOVE JUDY
Dorothy MAKONI Oberg
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My Deepest condolences go out to you and your family,May the Good Lord give you peace and comfort at this difficult time
Sharon Mazero
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God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.”
Hebrews 6:10-11 NIV
May Pst Ben be remembered for all his good work & the many lives he has touched! It is to his reward and we pray that many more lives have been touched because of the testimonial of both his private & public life!
May the Lord continue to be with you Mainini, Vimbai & Amaka. There is still more good things ahead of you. May He comfort you at this time. May He continue to give you peace & support.
Makoni family
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We are very sorry for your loss. Losing your dad the glue of a family is tough. We believe in a God who comforts and advocates for us. We will continue to pray for you as life you up. Be strong in the Lord.
Chadyiwa Charlene
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My deepest condolences my daughter,may the Lord give you peace and comfort, rest in power mukuwasha
Gatsi family
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My condolences to you and the family, may the Lord give you comfort and give you peace to face the days that lay ahead. Stay strong.
Dike Nneka Juliet
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My condolences to Mrs Chidi and my sisters, though is hard for me to believe it, it weakens my soul for the past few days, Pastor Chidi is a father of all with a sincere heart, a good listener, an understanding person, always available to answer anytime he been called or run to for advice, May your soul rest in peace, Is paining me so so much that I can’t hear from you again, nor see you, I wish I have the power to bring you back. All through my hard times you have there for me.
Rebecca Makayi
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Mai Chidi and family, we are mournimg the passing on of your husband and a man of God, a generalin the kingdom of God to his heavenly mansion. He has fought his good fight and he was readyfor his crown. The joy of knowing that he is with the Lord whom he loved so much comforts us.
May his soul Rest In eternal Peace, till we meet again to part no more. Sister Ellen be strong and take courage till you meet the love of your life in eternity.
Uncle Ifeanyi & Aunty Uche Anyaoku and children .
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To Our beloved Sister and Children : – Ellen , Amaka and Adaeze .
We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you at this time and we trust that the Almighty God will remain your Refuge and your Strength and your ever present help at this time of need and always .
Remain Blessed .
Uncle Ifeanyi & Aunty Uche and Children Chubi , Dez , Manma & Iyke .
John & Ngozika Dike
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Dear Ellen,
We are very sorry for the loss of your husband, Ben. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. And may God give you and your children the fortitude to bear the loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Lolo Comfort Onyeruka
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Dear Ellen,
I am very sorry for the death of your dear husband Benjack my brother inlaw.I still couldn’t believe that the popular Benjack of all people will not be seen by our entire family again.Death you are wicked.
My prayers to all our family members and Agbahara Community in general is for God to give us fortitude to bear this great loss.
To you Ellen,Amaka and Adaeze God with his infinite mercy will guide and protect you all in Jesus name Amen.
We love you Benjack but God loves best.
Ga ije gi nkeoma nwannedim and May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen????